Deserter on the run Malik emerges from the swamps of Plaiden seeking only shelter, food, and the time necessary to take the chill from his bones... read full description
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Dec 30, 2010
Douglas
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The Bone Sword is a intense and fun ride through a cleverly crafted fantasy world. You can't help but root for Malik at every turn. I recommend buying Walter Rhein's The Bone Sword for anyone who wants to have an action-packed adventure.
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Nov 14, 2010
edifanob
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That is a tough debut novel with a lot of action and thoughtful passages.
I would have given 4.5 stars but that is not possible.
Read my full review over at Edi's Book Lighthouse.
I would have given 4.5 stars but that is not possible.
Read my full review over at Edi's Book Lighthouse.
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May 14, 2011
Rhonda
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Malik is traveling alone and he has a fever and its raining, He goes into a tavern to get somthing hot and warm up. A bully tries to bully him and tells him he has kneel down to him because he is cousin to the Earl who rules from the castle. malik cuts his throat and leaves. he hears dogs are hunting him down. He feels bad bud he traps and kills the dog.
on a small farm lives a man who is dying and his twins are with him. the doctor has called father Ivory to take care of dead. Jasmine h More...
on a small farm lives a man who is dying and his twins are with him. the doctor has called father Ivory to take care of dead. Jasmine h More...
Mar 15, 2011
Jennifer
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The Bone Sword tells the story of Malik, a sort of rogue guardsman/mercenary whose been on the run for far too long. He's resigned to the fact that he's a killer, until he meets a pair of blond siblings, Noah and Jasmine, under rather strange circumstances. Jasmine is a healer, but beyond healing Malik's ravaged body she heals his spirit, and gives him something to live for.
When we first meet Malik, member of the Camden Guard and bearer of a bone sword, he seems like an old, b More...
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Feb 24, 2011
Douglas
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The Bone Sword is a fun, action-packed adventure that follows a tough-as-nails warrior named Malik and a brother and sister team who are on the run from the evil Father Ivory. When I say evil, I mean torturing and lopping off hands and heads evil. A word of caution, this isn’t a story for the squeamish. The sister, Jasmine, has the ability to heal people which, as you can imagine, is blasphemy to self-proclaimed religious types such as Father Ivory.
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Dec 07, 2010
Julie
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All Malik wanted was to warm himself by a hot fire and drown his misery in well deserved ale. What he got was a pair of orphaned children with magical healing powers, a bounty on his head, and assassins on his heels. He soon finds himself the reluctant leader of a growing revolution against an oppressive tyrant hungry for power. This is the premise of The Bone Sword, a light fantasy read that requires nothing more from the reader than a desire for a bit of escapism.
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Dec 28, 2010
Catherine
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The Bone Sword is a straightforward fantasy novel, which was at times predictable but was nonetheless a very enjoyable read. Considering the length of the book, which is only 232 pages, and the amount of information the author had to squeeze in, the story was fast-paced but very-well written.
I found Malik’s background the most intriguing and would actually have liked to have the Camden Guardsmen’s’ play a bigger part in the story, seeing as they seem to have a reputation for being More...
I found Malik’s background the most intriguing and would actually have liked to have the Camden Guardsmen’s’ play a bigger part in the story, seeing as they seem to have a reputation for being More...
May 30, 2011
Kristy
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I won this one from a Goodreads giveaway. :D ...good story, well-written. If you like Japanese samurai type movies, you'll probably like this story. A lone warrior challenges an evil empire to protect two orphans; can you beat a plot like that? Non-stop action throughout the book.
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Nov 17, 2010
Cas
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This is a fantasy novel of two depths. On the surface it is a well crafted and straightforward adventure tale utilising oppression as its theme. The perpetrators? One delightfully petulant Earl, and a deliciously malevolent priest. Add in two idealistic youngsters – one with healing powers – and a rather confused swordsman with a complicated past, and you have a great read, a fast moving page turner.
Yet look a bit deeper and you’ll find subtle insights into the characters’ minds and moral More...
Yet look a bit deeper and you’ll find subtle insights into the characters’ minds and moral More...
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May 05, 2011
Terri
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"The Bone Sword" is an exciting, action-packed book by Walter Rhein. Malik, a weakened warrior, stumbles into a barroom one night looking for warmth and rest. Instead, he finds himself in a fight against nobility, spirituality, and ultimately his own inner demons. After his skirmish with a cousin of the Earl, Malik crosses paths with twin brother and sister that hold the magical power to health the sick and wounded.
This book takes place in a medieval fantasy world, but unlike More...
This book takes place in a medieval fantasy world, but unlike More...
Nov 08, 2011
Woot!!!!!!! I just won this book on Goodreads Giveaways! I can't wait to read it! Thank you for the opportunity to win great books!! <3
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Jul 03, 2011
Woodwhisperer
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The Bone Sword, a novel by Walter Rhein, published by Rhemalda Publishing
I cannot recall the last time I was happier to be finished a book. The Bone Sword was donated to the monthly pool of titles which are handed out to Goodreads subscribers and as such I felt it my duty to give the book a fair read and an honest assessment afterwards. What I will not do is nit-pick at the author. Writing is challenging enough without also having to deal with often nasty critiques from readers of qu More...
I cannot recall the last time I was happier to be finished a book. The Bone Sword was donated to the monthly pool of titles which are handed out to Goodreads subscribers and as such I felt it my duty to give the book a fair read and an honest assessment afterwards. What I will not do is nit-pick at the author. Writing is challenging enough without also having to deal with often nasty critiques from readers of qu More...
Mar 07, 2011
Tiffany
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Miscony is a dark world.
With murder-crazy dictators like Father Ivory and the Earl controlling the Nightshades, a scary force of soldiers, Miscony really can't be any other way. It's a world where a loving family gets punished simply because one of the children have a 'demonic ability' to heal and refused to just watch their father die, a world that does not seek compromise unless by force.
Malik is, in a sense, Miscony personified. Right from the start, he's terribly il More...
With murder-crazy dictators like Father Ivory and the Earl controlling the Nightshades, a scary force of soldiers, Miscony really can't be any other way. It's a world where a loving family gets punished simply because one of the children have a 'demonic ability' to heal and refused to just watch their father die, a world that does not seek compromise unless by force.
Malik is, in a sense, Miscony personified. Right from the start, he's terribly il More...
Apr 04, 2011
Jared
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I read The Bone Sword by Walter Rhein as a favor to the man and found it to overall be a pleasant experience. The book is a rollicking, fast-paced adventure with pretty interesting characters, a familiar yet intriguing world and some nice fantastical elements.
The good elements of this book included a back story that was revealed at a solid pace, action scenes that really get into the battles, speedy pacing and prose that is generally well-crafted and that at times flows with real ma More...
The good elements of this book included a back story that was revealed at a solid pace, action scenes that really get into the battles, speedy pacing and prose that is generally well-crafted and that at times flows with real ma More...
Apr 27, 2011
Daniel
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I want to be honest:
The book was not that bad, but related to some others it can not keep up.
I was always able to feel myself into all of the characters and the story had some really nice ideas. The story of Malik, the protagonist, and its time at the Camden Guard is brilliant, but its that kind of story I would have liked to read all the time. Why are the interesting fighting scenes always that short? The main fight... *poff... over without any highlights.
Why are there s More...
The book was not that bad, but related to some others it can not keep up.
I was always able to feel myself into all of the characters and the story had some really nice ideas. The story of Malik, the protagonist, and its time at the Camden Guard is brilliant, but its that kind of story I would have liked to read all the time. Why are the interesting fighting scenes always that short? The main fight... *poff... over without any highlights.
Why are there s More...
Jun 23, 2011
Kelly
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I won this on goodreads and I found this book to be a fairly fast read. It's a fantasy set during the medieval times with castles, an evil Earl, a strong warrior who possess "The Bone Sword", and a girl who holds the power to heal, and many other unique characters. My personal favorite was "Malik", but that might be obvious for those having read the book. The only complaint I have is that I found there were too many fighting scenes. Now, I do enjoy the medieval era, and I
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May 07, 2011
Travis
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I would not recommend this book to anyone. Within the first chapter the protagonist commits cold blooded murder because he's being bullied. Not a hero i want to read about, thanks. I admit that as far as the protagonist could tell the guy was a slime ball, but I believe 1) the punishment should fit the crime (of which crime the protagonist had no proof other than his own speculation), and 2) honor! Is it at all honorable to kill a man in cold blood? There are MUCH better ways to propel a plot t
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May 18, 2011
Kristen
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Malik one of the Elite Camden Gaurds. Tained swordsman, trained suriver, trained to handle an situation untill he finds hiself in a country he knows nothing of. Charged with murder and fated to die by burning at the stake. Fate intervines putting him in the same hold as Noah and his twin sister Jasmine. Newly orphaned and charged with witchery they too must burn at the stake. Fleeing with his new charges proves easy, but when an Earl gone mad sends a man of the cloth to retrieve the trio things
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Dec 23, 2011
Emily
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I hated this book. The writing was atrocious. The main character was repulsive and extremely prejudice against everyone he met. He thought he was better than everyone else and had no morals. I couldn't even finish the book because I disliked it so much.
May 16, 2011
James
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May 12, 2011
Jill
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I wasn’t a huge fan of this book. It’s a pleasant enough story; I just didn’t get sucked into like I usually do with a good book. It might be geared more to a younger reader than me might be the problem. I felt like I never really got to know the characters, nor particularly care about them. I thought it could have used more detail to “flesh out” the story.
Apr 15, 2011
I won a free copy of this book from Goodreads. I can't wait to receive and read it. Thank you.
Jul 02, 2011
Lisa
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The cover did not due the book justice, but we all know not to judge a book by it's cover!
The story started quickly and let a fast pace all throughout. It was pretty violent in some areas, but could be seen as realistic for the time.
I love stories of a strong warrior defending the innocent and having "tag-a-longs" who can hinder him at times. This made for a great storyline.
I would recommend this book for anyone who likes medieval stories with a s More...
The story started quickly and let a fast pace all throughout. It was pretty violent in some areas, but could be seen as realistic for the time.
I love stories of a strong warrior defending the innocent and having "tag-a-longs" who can hinder him at times. This made for a great storyline.
I would recommend this book for anyone who likes medieval stories with a s More...
May 08, 2011
Janice
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When things don't go as planned, things still turn out. When you want to know what it would feel like to overcome impossible odds, pick up this book and give it a read. You won't be sorry!
Nov 11, 2011
Julia
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I'm reviewing this for free as a Goodreads First Read book.
Man that was bad. Grammar/editing was awful awful awful, and there was a lot of basic mistakes that good critical feedback would have solved. I have a feeling that what the author was writing would have worked far better in a more graphic medium. Only made it 3 chapters in before I gave up.
Man that was bad. Grammar/editing was awful awful awful, and there was a lot of basic mistakes that good critical feedback would have solved. I have a feeling that what the author was writing would have worked far better in a more graphic medium. Only made it 3 chapters in before I gave up.
Jun 11, 2011
Kathryn
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What a fun novel for tweens! Great action and a fun story. It's not too brutal and it's good for both boys and girls.
This book is now being lent to my friend and after that will go to my local "Friends of the Library" to be sold in order to help support my town's library.
This book is now being lent to my friend and after that will go to my local "Friends of the Library" to be sold in order to help support my town's library.
Jul 06, 2011
Jenny
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I got this book from a goodreads giveaway.
This book was an easy read. Entertaining and I'm glad the good guys won.
This book was an easy read. Entertaining and I'm glad the good guys won.
Oct 22, 2011
Marcellus
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The Bone Sword is well-written, intense and an action packed adventure. I really enjoyed reading it.
